On the whole, is autogenic training effective? Provide research examples that support your answer
What will be an ideal response?
There is a lot of variability in response to autogenic training with some people responding well to the training but others making no changes or even deteriorating. Like progressive relaxation training, some individuals have anxiety reactions. These anxiety reactions may take the form of "myoclonic jerks, spasms, twitches, or restlessness" known as "autogenic discharges" (Linden, 2007, p. 157). Anxiety issues may result from unfamiliarity with the relaxation experience or with concerns about loss of control. These issues need to be addressed if they arise in order for the training to be successful.
Stetter and Kupper (2002) conducted the most comprehensive meta-analytic review of the autogenic research to date. Their review included 60 controlled trials including a number published in non-English languages. The authors determined that autogenic training generally resulted in a medium effect size for biological and psychological indices of change compared to controls. For stress-related disorders, Stetter and Kupper (2002) reported that several studies found medium beneficial effects for tension-type headaches, migraines, asthma, and Raynaud's disease. They also identified autogenic training as moderately effective for treating sleep disorders and reducing anxiety.
An individual study illustrates the benefit of autogenic training for anxiety reduction. Kanji, White, and Ernst (2006) conducted a randomized controlled trial of 93 UK nursing students and determined that participants in their 8-week autogenic training group showed lower anxiety, heart rate, and blood pressure than individuals in placebo and wait-list control groups.
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